Keeping Tradition Alive: The Sound of the Morin Khuur | FULL DOCUMENTARY

Video Description

It’s a horse galloping, do you recognize it? This is the sound of a stream and this, an eagle in flight. The steppes of Mongolia, in the heart of Central Asia, sometimes echo with the haunting sound of music that reaches into the hearts of animals and men. Omba is one of the last teachers of the morin khuur, a unique traditional fiddle, developed from the bond between the horsemen people and their mounts. Ganzorig, Erdenbayar, Sovda and Tonga are among the few children lucky enough to receive Omba’s teaching. They will spend several months with her, to learn about this magical instrument, which is said to have healing powers. But first, they must train hard and fill themselves with the sounds of nature. When they return to their city, they will perform a concert in the theater of Ulangom, the provincial capital, and help to perpetuate this oral tradition. Documentary: Living Cultures EP4: The Soul of the Mongolian Horseman Director: Benoît SEGUR Production: ZED #documentary #freedocumentary #fulldocumentary #morinkhuur #mongolia #horseman #asia #centralasia #music #instrument #animal #tradition #fiddle